Res 2605 Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) Agreement for FY 2026 Transit Services - Contract No. 172-75-2026-00 06 10 25
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RESOLUTION NO. 2605
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON,
ARIZONA, APPROVING THE MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT,
CONTRACT NO. 172-75-2026-00, BETWEEN THE CITY OF TOLLESON AND THE
REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RELATING TO REGIONAL
TRANSIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of Tolleson (the “City”) desires to enter into a Master Transit Services
Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Regional Public Transportation Authority (“RPTA”) for the
continued provision of regional transit services; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2025, for a period of seven years, with
annual updates to incorporate any changes in service levels, funding, costs, or revenues; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2026, the City of Tolleson will pay RPTA a total of $109,850:
$85,277 for ADA Mandated Paratransit Services and $24,573 for the RideChoice Transportation
Services Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TOLLESON, ARIZONA, as follows:
Section 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The Agreement between the City and RPTA relating to regional transit services
for Fiscal Year 2026 is hereby approved substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. The Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney are hereby authorized
and directed to take all steps necessary to cause the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona, on this
10th day of June, 2025.
____________________________________
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Crystal Zamora, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________
Justin Pierce, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2605
[Master Transit Services Agreement]
See following pages.
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF TOLLESON
AND
THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
CONTRACT # 172-75-2026-00
THIS MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into on
July 1, 2025, between the City of Tolleson, a legal entity duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Arizona (“Member”) and the Regional Public Transportation Authority, a
political subdivision of the state of Arizona (“RPTA”) (collectively “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Member has charter authority to provide transit services and charter and
statutory authority to enter into agreements with other entities within Maricopa County to provide
transit services under A.R.S. Section 11-951, et seq.;
WHEREAS, RPTA is a political subdivision of the state of Arizona, established for the
purpose of planning and providing public transportation services under A.R.S. Section 48-5121
and A.R.S. Section 48-5101, et seq.;
WHEREAS, as a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, RPTA “may contract and
enter into stipulations of any nature to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise
of” its powers granted under A.R.S. Section 48-5101, et seq., including entering into
intergovernmental agreements with other governmental entities under A.R.S. Section 11-951, et
seq.;
WHEREAS, transit activities are one of those types of activities authorized pursuant to
the aforementioned statutory and other authority, and;
WHEREAS, RPTA is willing to provide, and Member is willing to purchase or receive
transportation services as detailed in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and considerations
contained in this Agreement, it is agreed by the Parties as follows:
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SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall take effect only after it has been approved by Member’s Council,
approved by the RPTA Board of Directors, executed by the duly authorized officials of each of
the Parties, approved by the Parties’ respective counsel and filed with the Member’s Clerk
(“Effective Date”).
SECTION 2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective for a period of seven (7) years from the Effective Date.
This Master Agreement shall be amended on an annual basis to accommodate changes in service
levels, funding changes, costs and revenues. In addition, the Parties acknowledge that Prop 400
expires June 30, 2025, and Prop 479 takes effect on July 1, 2025. Although Prop 400 Rules,
Policies and Guidelines shall remain in effect until July1, 2026, the Parties acknowledge and
agree that this Agreement may have to be amended to accommodate any new Rules, Polices and
Guidelines promulgated by the new Prop 479.
SECTION 3. OBLIGATIONS AND SCHEDULING
3.1 The Parties’ obligations and program schedules are identified in an Annual
Service Agreement (Attached to and incorporated as Attachment A) and the Incorporated
Schedules, (Attached to and incorporated as Attachment B). Obligations may be related to
responsibilities including, but not be limited to, fixed route bus, Dial-a-Ride paratransit brokerage
services, or other transit services. The Annual Service Agreement and Incorporated Schedules are
designed to be amended annually in coordination with RPTA’s adopted fiscal year budget process.
The Annual Service Agreement and Incorporated Schedules may be modified as needed and as
agreed to in writing by both Parties as provided in this Agreement and any modifications shall be
made a part of this Agreement as fully set forth herein. Attachments may include but not be limited
to:
Attachment A – ANNUAL SERVICE AMENDMENT
Attachment B – INCORPORATED SCHEDULES
Schedule “A” Regionally Funded Fixed Route Bus Service (RPTA Funded)
Schedule “B” Member Funded Fixed Route Bus Services
Schedule “C” Paratransit Services
Schedule “D” Ride Choice Program
Schedule “E” Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Transportation Fund (PTF)
Schedule “F” ADA Platinum Pass
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Schedule “G” Place Holder - Park and Ride/Transit Center - N/A
Schedule “H” Place Holder - Various Capital Projects - N/A
Schedule “I” Bus Stop Improvements – N/A
3.2 Within 90 days after the close of each fiscal year, RPTA will conduct an annual
program reconciliation to determine the actual number of trips or mileage which are billable to the
Member for each program. The reconciliation will occur for all programs, including but not limited
to paratransit, ride choice and fixed route transit services. RPTA will use this analysis to determine
whether Member has overpaid or underpaid based on the service provided. In the event either Party
owes the other Party, RPTA will either pay the Member or invoice the Member for the amount
due to RPTA within 30 calendar days after acceptance of the final reconciliation by both Parties.
In the event underpaid Member shall have 30 days from the date of receipt of the invoice to pay
the invoice.
SECTION 4. RECORDS AND AUDIT
Pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 35-214, all books, accounts, reports, files and other records relating
to this Agreement under the custody or control of RPTA or its contractors shall be subject, at all
reasonable times, to inspection and audit by Member, FTA, and the City of Phoenix, for five (5)
years after completion of this Agreement. Such records shall be produced at RPTA offices when
requested by Member.
SECTION 5. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Parties warrant that no person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this
Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or
contingent fee; and that no member of the Member’s city council or the RPTA Board of Directors,
and no officer, agent, or employee of the Member or RPTA has any interest, financially or
otherwise, in this Agreement.
SECTION 6. ALTERATION IN CHARACTER OF WORK
Minor alterations in the character of work shall be authorized in writing by Member and
acknowledged by RPTA by letter.
SECTION 7. TERMINATION AND CHANGES IN SERVICE
7.1 The Parties hereby agree to full performance of the covenants and obligations
contained in this Agreement, except that each reserves the right, at its option and sole discretion,
to terminate or abandon the service provided for in this Agreement, or any portion thereof.
7.2 Termination of this Agreement may be at any time and for any reason, with or
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without cause, upon providing ninety (90) calendar days prior written notice. Termination shall be
effected by delivery of a notice of termination (“Notice of Termination”) specifying the extent to
which performance of work under the Agreement is terminated, and the date upon which such
termination becomes effective.
7.3 Upon termination, RPTA shall calculate actual expenses incurred up to and
including the date of termination and (if termination was at the election of Member) any penalty
or costs whatsoever. If Member has paid RPTA sums in excess of the termination costs, RPTA
shall refund the excess; if Member has paid RPTA an amount less than the termination costs, then
Member shall pay to RPTA an amount equal to the difference between the termination costs and
the amount that Member already has paid under this Agreement.
7.4 Upon termination of this Agreement, all property used in connection with this
Agreement will be promptly returned to the party holding title thereto, not considering any state
or federal funding.
7.5 Final payment shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the
termination of service.
SECTION 8. AGREEMENT NON-ASSIGNABLE
RPTA may not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder to a
third party without the express prior written consent of Member, which may be granted or withheld
by Member in its sole and absolute discretion. Any assignment or transfer without such prior
written consent shall be void.
SECTION 9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 RPTA (as “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
Member (as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses,
including reasonable attorney’s fees (“Claims”), but only to the extent that such Claims which
result in vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused by the act, omission,
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees,
or volunteers.
9.2
RPTA shall require all contractors providing services under this Agreement
(each an “Additional Indemnitor”) to indemnify, defend, save, and hold harmless Member from
and against any and all Claims caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent
or willful acts or omissions of the Additional Indemnitor and persons for whom they are
vicariously liable.
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SECTION 10. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
10.1 RPTA, at its expense, shall maintain in force the required insurance coverage
and provisions listed below with insurance companies having a Best’s Rating of A-VII or better.
RPTA is responsible for paying any deductibles or self-insured retentions and they shall be
disclosed on the certificates of insurance. These deductibles or self-insured retentions shall not be
applicable with respect to coverage afforded to Member under these policies.
10.2 All coverage shall be evidenced on a certificate of insurance provided to the
Member prior to commencement of this contract. Member shall be named as an additional insured
on the certificate(s) of insurance and/or formal endorsements and shall provide a waiver of
subrogation against Member. Failure of Member to demand such certificates or other evidence of
full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of Member to identify a deficiency
from the evidence provided shall not be construed as a waiver of RPTA’s obligation to maintain
such insurance.
10.3 Each insurance policy shall not be subject to lapse, cancellation, or material
change in coverage unless prior written notice is provided to Member.
10.4 RPTA’s insurance shall be primary insurance to Member, and any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by Member shall not contribute to it.
10.5 RPTA’s contracts with any contractors providing service under this
Agreement shall specify that all contractors and subcontractors of every tier shall provide at the
same minimum limits and coverages as requested by the Member, in amounts not to exceed the
coverages required in this Agreement.
10.6 Commercial General Liability. RPTA shall maintain in force the following
minimum commercial general liability insurance: $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000
aggregate for bodily injury, death, and property damage, personal and advertising injury, and
products/completed operations.
10.7 Commercial Automobile Liability. RPTA shall maintain the following
minimum business auto liability insurance limits: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident.
Coverage shall be for “any auto,” which includes all owned autos, hired and leased autos, and non-
owned autos.
10.8 Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance. RPTA shall
maintain:
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10.8.1 Minimum workers’ compensation coverages and statutory limits to
cover obligations imposed by federal and state statutes having jurisdiction of any contractor’s
employees engaged in the performance of services; and
10.8.2 Employer’s liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each
accident, $1,000,000 for disease for each employee and $1,000,000 disease policy limit.
10.9 Excess Liability Insurance Requirements. RPTA shall maintain the minimum
limits of excess liability limits over the commercial general liability limits, auto liability limits,
and employers’ liability limits as required by the State of Arizona’s licensing requirements for the
service types respective to this Agreement.
SECTION 11. DEFAULT
Either party shall be deemed in default under this Agreement upon the failure of such party
to observe or perform any material covenant, condition or agreement on its part to be observed or
performed hereunder, and the continuance of such failure for a period of thirty (30) days after
written notice by the other party, as required herein. Such notice shall specify the failure and
request it be remedied, unless the party giving notice agrees in writing to an extension of the time
period prior to its expiration. However, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be corrected within
the applicable period, it will not give rise to a default hereunder if corrective action is instituted
within the applicable period and diligently pursued until the failure is corrected. In the event of a
default hereunder, the non-defaulting party may have a breach of contract claim and remedy
against the other in addition to any remedy provided or permitted by law; provided, however, that
no remedy that would have the effect of amending any provisions of this Agreement shall become
effective without the formal amendment of this Agreement.
SECTION 12. ISSUE RESOLUTION
Any dispute arising out of the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement, any policy
matter or the determination of an issue of fact, which dispute is not resolved at staff level, shall be
referred to RPTA’s Chief Executive Officer and a representative designated by Member. If, after
good faith negotiations aimed at reaching an amicable solution, a dispute cannot be resolved to the
satisfaction of both parties, the dispute may be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction in
Maricopa County, Arizona.
SECTION 13. NOTICE
Any notice, consent or other communication (“Notice”) required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be in writing and either delivered in person, sent by email as PDF, deposited in
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the United States mail, postage paid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or
deposited with any commercial air courier or express service addresses as follows:
If intended for RPTA:
Regional Public Transportation Authority
Attention Chief Legal Officer
101 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 1300
Phoenix, AZ 85003
If intended for Member:
City of Tolleson
Office of the Mayor
Tolleson, Arizona 85353
And a copy to:
Public Transit Department
Tolleson, Arizona 85353
Notice shall be deemed received at the time it is personally served or, on the day it is
received by e-mail PDF, on the second day after its deposit with any commercial air courier or
express service, if mailed, ten (10) days after the notice is deposited in the United States mail as
provided. Any time period stated in a Notice shall be computed from the time the Notice is deemed
received. Either Party may change its mailing address, e-mail address or the person to receive
notice by notifying the other Party as provided in this Section.
Notice sent by e-mail PDF shall also be sent by regular mail to the recipient at the above
address. The requirement for duplicate notice is not intended to change the effective date of the
Notice sent by e-mail PDF.
SECTION 14. AMENDMENT
This Agreement and the Annual Service Agreement may be modified or amended only by
a written document executed by both RPTA and Member, approved as to form by the Member
Attorney, and may be filed with the Member’s Clerk. Such document shall expressly state that it
is intended by the Parties to amend specifically identified terms and conditions of this Agreement.
SECTION 15. INTEGRATION
This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties, and all prior agreements
with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement are revoked and superseded by this Agreement,
and no representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been made by any of the
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parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in other contemporaneous written agreements. This
Agreement may not be changed, modified or rescinded except in writing, signed by the Parties,
and any attempt at oral modification of this Agreement shall be void and of no effect.
SECTION 16. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Arizona. Any litigation between the Parties arising from this Agreement shall be litigated
in an appropriate court located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
SECTION 17. NON-WAIVER
No covenant or condition of this Agreement may be waived by any party, unless done so
in writing. Forbearance or indulgence by any party in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute
a waiver of the covenants or conditions to be performed by the other.
SECTION 18. SEVERABILITY
Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable under the laws or
regulations of the United States of America or the State of Arizona shall be ineffective to the extent
of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof.
SECTION 19. BENEFIT AND BINDING EFFECT
The terms and provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and are binding on
RPTA and Member and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
SECTION 20. SURVIVAL
The indemnifications and limitations on liability provided in this Agreement shall have full
force and effect notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement and shall survive any
termination or expiration thereof.
SECTION 21. FURTHER ASSURANCES
The Parties hereto shall execute such other documents and take such other actions as may
be reasonably necessary or proper to achieve the intent and purposes hereof.
SECTION 22. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to
the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 38-511.
SECTION 23. RELATED AGREEMENTS
This Agreement, together with the exhibits, instruments and other documents required to
be executed and delivered in connection herewith is intended to be read in conjunction with any
and all prior agreements and understandings of the Parties with regard to the subject matter hereof.
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SECTION 24. CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, and each of its provisions, schedules, attachments, exhibits, terms and
conditions, has been reached through negotiations between the Parties. Accordingly, each of the
Parties expressly acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall not be deemed to have been
authored, prepared or drafted by a particular Party, and that the rule of construction that resolves
ambiguities against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
SECTION 25. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This Agreement is intended to benefit the corporate and municipal interests of RPTA and
Member alone, and no other person shall claim any implied right, benefit or interest in such
services. The Parties do not intend to create rights in or remedies to any third party as a beneficiary
of this Agreement or of any duty, covenant, obligation or undertaking established under this
Agreement.
SECTION 26. POLICE POWER
The Parties acknowledge the right vested in Member pursuant to general law to exercise
its police power for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of its constituents and their
properties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as precluding Member from exercising
such powers in connection with the subject matter hereof.
SECTION 27. COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND
CONTROL ACT OF 1986 (IRCA) AND A.R.S. SEC. 23-211 THROUGH 23-214
RPTA understands and acknowledges the applicability of IRCA and of Arizona Revised
Statutes Sec. 23-211 through 23-214 to this Agreement. RPTA shall comply with IRCA and with
Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 23-211 through 23-214 in performing under this Agreement. To
ensure that RPTA and its subcontractors comply with the provisions of this Section, Member shall
have the right to inspect the personnel and related records and papers of RPTA and of its
contractors pertaining to individuals performing work under this Agreement. Further, Member is
prohibited by Arizona Revised Statute Sec. 41-4401 from awarding an Agreement to any
contractor who fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with Arizona Revised Statute Sec.
23-214(A). For this reason, RPTA shall ensure that both it and each of its contractors are in
compliance with the requirements of Arizona Revised Statute Sec. 23-214(A). In addition, both
RPTA and each of RPTA’s contractors shall warrant their compliance with all federal immigration
laws and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with Arizona Revised
Statute Sec. 23-214(A). A breach of any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed a material
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breach of this Agreement and is subject to penalties up to and including termination of the
Agreement.
SECTION 28. COMPLIANCE WITH THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM
28.1 Warranty of Compliance. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statute
Sec. 41-4401, the Parties warrant that they will comply with all Federal immigration laws and
regulations that relate to their employees and that each complies with the E-Verify Program
under Arizona Revised Statute Sec. 23-214(A).
28.2. Breach of Warranty. A breach of this warranty will be considered a material
breach of this Agreement and may subject the breaching party to penalties up to and including
termination of this Agreement.
28.3 Right to Inspect. The Parties retain the legal right to inspect the papers of any
employee who works under this Agreement or subcontract to provide services under this
Agreement to ensure compliance with the warranty made in subsection 28.1 of this Agreement.
28.4 Random Verification. Either party may conduct a random verification of the
employment records of the other to ensure compliance with the warranty made in subsection
28.1 of this Agreement.
28.5 Federal Employment Verification Provisions; No Material Breach. Neither
party will be considered in material breach of this Agreement if it establishes that it has complied
with the employment verification provisions prescribed by 8 USCA Sec. 1324(a) and (b) of the
Federal Immigration and Nationality Act and the E-Verify requirements prescribed by Arizona
Revised Statute Sec. 23-214(A).
28.6 Inclusion of Article in Other Contracts. The provisions of this sections must
be included in any contract either party enters into with any and all of its contractors or
subcontractors that provide services under this Agreement.
SECTION 29. CIVIL RIGHTS
The Parties agree that as a condition of this Agreement they will each comply with all
applicable civil rights laws and regulations, in accordance with applicable Federal directives,
except to the extent that the Federal government determines otherwise in writing. These include,
but are not limited to, those provisions of Section 12 of that certain United States of America
Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement, dated October
1, 2009, as may be amended from time to time, which provisions are incorporated by reference.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have each executed this Agreement as of the date
first set forth above.
REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RPTA)
By: _______________________________________
Jessica Mefford-Miller, Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________________
Michael Wawro, Chief Legal Officer
CITY OF TOLLESON
By: ______________________________________
Juan F. Rodriquez, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________________
Justin Pierce, City Attorney
FILED:
By: _________________________________
Crystal Zamora, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A - ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
The Annual Service Agreement outlines the specific obligations of the Parties and provides
the Program Schedules that the Member participates in for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning July 1,
2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The specific obligations will be identified below in Section 1:
Member Obligations and Section 2: RPTA Obligations. Section 3: Program Schedules
summarizes the Programs that RPTA provides for Member.
SECTION 1. RPTA’S OBLIGATIONS:
1.1 With respect to the services provided in this Agreement, RPTA shall:
1.1.1 Negotiate and coordinate the implementation of operating
agreements;
1.1.2 Provide Fixed Route Bus, Dial-a-Ride Paratransit brokerage
services or other transit services, administrative services, equipment, personnel and management
services directly or through contractors, as provided in this Agreement. RPTA shall ensure that the
contractor(s) are duly qualified, licensed, trained, and have adequate equipment to perform
services under this Agreement. RPTA shall provide performance oversight to ensure contractors
are fully compliant with contract provisions and performance requirements;
1.1.3 Provide regional marketing and merchandising of regional services
in coordination with Member’s local marketing and merchandising of local service and projects;
1.1.4 Plan for, prepare changes, and amend service specifications;
1.1.5 Invoice Member on a monthly basis for service(s) provided to
Member;
1.1.6 Determine, set, and amend as necessary the fare structure for
services provided by RPTA or under contract. Collaborate with Member and coordinate the Non-
ADA Fare Structure for services provided by RPTA for Dial-a-Ride Services, or under contract;
1.1.7 Convene a steering committee, consisting of representatives from
Member, other participating Members, and RPTA to coordinate and monitor service, address
service and contractual performance issues, and monitor the adopted service budget(s);
1.1.8 Provide professional staff as necessary to partner with Member to
plan for, develop, contract for, monitor, and adjust service;
1.1.9 Provide a customer complaint resolution process;
1.1.10 Provide monthly reports by the 25th day of the following month with
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the previous month’s data on ridership, revenue collected, and applicable performance standards;
1.2 RPTA and Member may conduct service and financial audits, as required, of
any services provided in this Agreement.
1.3 RPTA shall provide performance data reports on a monthly basis. The data will
be posted on the Valley Metro website at www.valleymetro.org. or within its extra-net site. The
paratransit reports shall include at a minimum: ADA ridership versus non-ADA ridership; revenue
miles operated, as well as performance indicators by which Member and RPTA can evaluate
whether the service provider is meeting policies; and service standards. Fixed route bus reports
shall include the following monthly performance statistics for Member (all statistics will be
reported by route except fuel efficiency and vehicles which will be reported per day): boardings
by Member and other members; wheelchair boardings by Member and other members; vehicle
revenue miles by Member and other members; operating days by Member; average number of
passengers by revenue mile of service; operating costs; passenger revenue by jurisdiction;
percentage on-time performance; service Interruptions; vehicle breakdowns; fuel efficiency by
fleet type; wheelchair lift/ramp breakdowns; accidents; vehicle accidents; passenger accidents;
passenger security incidents; total customer complaints and compliments; and crimes reported.
1.4 RPTA shall provide Member with a detailed written budget estimate for the
provision of transit, including the expected sources and amounts of funding for the next fiscal year.
If Member approves the budget estimate, RPTA shall prepare an amendment to this Agreement
for Member approval.
1.5 When practicable, within 60 minutes of occurrence, RPTA shall notify Member
of any transit related collision, fire, major security incident, or media coverage occurring within
Member’s jurisdiction.
SECTION 2. MEMBER’S OBLIGATIONS:
2.1 With respect to the services provided in this Agreement, Member shall;
2.1.1 Provide RPTA with funding to pay for the services included in this
Agreement:
2.1.2 Reimburse RPTA within 30 days for its costs monthly to monitor,
manage, and generally administer the services provided to Member under this Agreement;
2.1.3 Provide funding adequate to finance any additional services added
to this Agreement;
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2.1.4 Provide for local complaint resolution with citizens of the Member;
2.1.5 At Member’s election, participate in all meetings, deliberations, and
decisions of any steering committee for services provided in this Agreement;
2.1.6 Provide traffic control and transit priority measures such as turning
movements, on Member streets on regular routes for services provided in this Agreement;
2.1.7 Purchase and install bus stop signs and associated amenities;
2.1.8 Provide direction to and partner with RPTA in the preparation and
amendment of service plans and levels (i.e. frequency, hours, etc.).
2.2 If the Parties are not able to agree upon renewal terms for the existing
Agreement prior to the expiration of the term of the existing Agreement, Member shall make the
payments required to be paid under this Agreement on or before July 1st of the new fiscal year and
thereafter for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days unless the Parties agree upon renewal
terms prior to the expiration of the one hundred eighty (180) day period. For example, if there is
a disagreement with the proposed rate for the new fiscal year, or if a renewal agreement is not
signed, for any reason, Member shall make payments at the previous year’s rate until such time
that a new agreement is executed.
2.3 Member does hereby agree to participate in the RPTA program(s) defined
in Member’s annual agreement.
2.4 Provide a written ninety (90) calendar day notice for major service changes.
2.5 Transit Life Cycle. Member shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments. In performing hereunder,
Member shall adhere to RPTA’s Transit Life Cycle Program and its approved policies, as they
may be amended from time to time, (collectively referred to as the “TLCP”).
SECTION 3: SCHEDULES
Section 3 outlines the programs currently provided by RPTA and the attached schedules
provide the schedule for each program. If Member does not currently participate in a program,
the schedule will state “Intentionally Omitted.” If Member decides to participate in or terminate
participation in a program at a later date, Section 3 and Attachment B can be amended, in
writing, to ratify the change. The attached schedules may be amended on an annual basis to
accommodate changes in service levels, costs, and revenues. The schedules listed below and
attached as Exhibit B are incorporated into the Annual Service Agreement.
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES IGA FY2025-26
Schedule “A”
Place Holder - Regionally Funded Fixed Route Bus Service
(RPTA Funded)
Schedule “B”
Place Holder - Member Funded Fixed Route Bus Services
Schedule “C”
Place Holder -Paratransit Services
Schedule “D”
Place Holder - Ride Choice Program
Schedule “E”
Place Holder - Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Public Transportation Fund (PTF)
Schedule “F”
Place Holder - ADA Platinum Pass
Schedule “G”
Place Holder - Park and Ride/Transit Center
Schedule “H”
Place Holder - Various Capital Projects
Schedule “I”
Place Holder - Bus Stop Improvements
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES IGA FY2025-26
ATTACHMENT B – INCORPORATED SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE “A” - REGIONALLY FUNDED FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICE
Sources of Project Operating Budget
Regionally Funded Fixed Route Bus Service $597,222.00 (including express)
The above line represents the value of transit service paid for by RPTA to the benefit of
Member. The calculation to derive this figure is daily revenue miles of service x number of service
days x cost per revenue mile of service.
FY26 Fixed Route Bus Estimate
Phoenix Operated in the City of Tolleson
PTF Funded
Funding
PTF
Route
Level
Annual Miles
Gross Cost
Fares"
Net Cost
3*
W
50,006
$590,384
($51,235)
$539,149
3*
S
5,174
61,083
(3,010)
58,073
Grand Total
55,180
$651,468
($54,245)
$597,222
* Service operated by Phoenix; mileage, costs, fares, federal revenues are all Phoenix data/funds
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES IGA FY2025-26
SCHEDULE “B” – MEMBER FUNDED FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICE COST
ESTIMATE
For the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, RPTA estimates Member will
pay RPTA a total of $0.00 for the provision of fixed route bus services. A final invoice will
occur once the final recon has been completed after our year end close. This final invoice and
payment may be adjusted based on the extent to which the actual cost of service is higher than
the budgeted amount for service. The final invoice will be due and payable within thirty (30)
calendar days of the receipt of that invoice from RPTA.
FY26 Fixed Route Bus Estimate
RPTA Operated in the City of Tolleson
Tolleson Funded
Funding
Tolleson
None
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES IGA FY2025-26
SCHEDULE “C” – ADA MANDATED PARATRANSIT SERVICE
For the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, Member will pay RPTA a total
of $85,277.00 for the provision of paratransit services. This payment will be broken into monthly
installments of $7,106.42, which shall be due and payable within thirty (30) calendar days of the
receipt of an invoice from RPTA. IGA billings will be processed for the full fiscal year based on
the above referenced installments. A final invoice will occur once the final recon has been
completed after our year end close. This final invoice and payment may be adjusted based on the
extent to which the actual cost of service is higher than the budget amount for service.
ADA certified and ADA eligible visitors
FY26 Paratransit Service
Funded by City of Tolleson
Paratransit
Trips:
Paratransit Trips
1,248
Total Trips
1,248
Cost:
Contractor Transportation Cost
$97,026
RPTA Salaries, Fringes & OHD
$6,960
Total Gross Program Cost
$103,986
Total Fare Revenue
($4,717)
Total Net Program Cost Before PTF
$99,269
PTF Balance Available
$13,992
PTF Applied
$13,992
Member City Contributions:
Paratransit Service
$85,277
Total Member City Contribution
$85,277
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES IGA FY2025-26
SCHEDULE “D” – RIDECHOICE SERVICE
For the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, the Member will pay RPTA a
total of $24,573.00 for the provision of RideChoice services. This payment will be broken into
monthly installments of $2,047.75 which shall be due and payable within thirty (30) calendar
days of the receipt of an invoice from RPTA. IGA billings will be processed for the full fiscal
year based on the above referenced installments. A final invoice will occur once the final recon
has been completed after our year end close. This final invoice and payment may be adjusted
based on the extent to which the actual cost of service is higher than the budget amount for
service.
Eligible residents of Incorporated Tolleson who are ADA certified and/or seniors 65 years of age or
more. Low Income Qualified and Qualified Veterans are also able to use the program.
FY26 RideChoice Service
Funded by City of Tolleson
RideChoice
Trips:
RideChoice Trips
1,202
Total Trips
1,202
% Trips
Cost:
Gross Contractor Transportation Cost
$29,486
RPTA Salaries, Fringes & OHD
$2,982
Total Gross Program Cost
$32,468
Total Fare Revenue
($3,545)
Federal Funding
($4,350)
Total Net Program Cost before PTF
$24,573
PTF Balance Available
$0
PTF Applied
$0
Member City Contributions:
RideChoice Costs
$24,573
Member City Contribution
$24,573
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MASTER TRANSIT SERVICES IGA FY2025-26
SCHEDULE “E” – AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (PTF) AVAILABILITY
For the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the maximum amount of Public
Transportation Funds (“PTF”) available to Member is $13,992.00. PTF will pay actual costs for
ADA trips and other trips taken by ADA certified individuals using non-ADA service or the
RideChoice program up to the maximum amount. A final reconciliation at fiscal year-end will be
performed and adjustments, if necessary, will be made using actual ADA eligible costs.
Any remaining ADA PTF funds not used up to the maximum reimbursements may be
requested by Member for other ADA certified rider eligible expenses and certified by Member’s
Chief Financial Officer or designee. RPTA will reimburse Member within thirty (30) business
days based upon availability of funds. Member may request that reimbursements be made
electronically. Wire transfers must be pre-arranged through the RPTA Finance Department.
Maximum amount:
$13,992.00
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SCHEDULE “F” –ADA PLATINUM PASS PROGRAM
The ADA Platinum Pass Program is designed to encourage people with disabilities to use
Valley Metro’s accessible bus and light rail services rather than ADA paratransit whenever they
are able to do so. The program enables any ADA paratransit eligible resident of a participating
community to use an unlimited amount of bus and light rail service, using a Platinum Pass which
is provided by RPTA. This program is funded entirely with regional Public Transportation Funds
(“PTF”), so there is no cost to the rider or to the participating community.
Member agrees to participate in the RPTA ADA Platinum Pass Program specified in this
schedule. The Platinum Pass Program allows ADA certified customers to travel on fixed-route
services at no cost to the customer. PTF funds 100 percent of the fare due (reduced fare for local
service; full fare for express service) and will be allocated as a regional service without
allocation to the Member or subregional jurisdictional equity, if applicable. Participation in the
ADA Platinum Pass Program is voluntary by Member and may be cancelled by Member by
providing a ninety (90) calendar day written notice to RPTA. This program is designed to
encourage ADA certified individuals to use fixed-route service for a trip whenever possible, in
lieu of a traditional paratransit trip. This program provides cost avoidance for both the
participating city and the customer. Each eligible ADA certified passenger that opts to participate
will receive a reduced fare ADA Platinum Pass to be used at rail fare vending machines and at
bus fare boxes for the payment of fare, as defined by the Valley Metro RPTA Board approved
fare policy in effect. Current fare information can be found at
http://www.valleymetro.org/paying_your_fare/fare_options/.